Rolling the Bones: How to Play Casino Craps
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If you walk onto a casino floor, it is usually incredibly easy to locate the Craps pit; just follow the noise.
The Craps layout is an absolute mess of confusing numbers, bizarre terminology (like "Horn Bets" and "Hardways"), and fast-moving chips.
This is a massive mistake, because beneath the chaotic surface, Craps actually offers some of the absolute best mathematical odds in the casino.
In this article, we are going to completely demystify the game of Craps for the absolute beginner.
Understanding the Core of Craps: The Pass Line
To play Craps flawlessly, you only need to understand one single bet: The Pass Line.
Before the shooter throws the dice, you place your chips directly on the Pass Line.
Outcome 1 (The Instant Win): If the shooter rolls a 7 or an 11, the entire table erupts in cheers.
If the shooter rolls any other number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10), that number officially becomes "The Point."
The dealer will take a large, physical plastic puck (which is white on one side and black on the other) and place it directly on that number on the layout, white side up.
The Goal of the Game: Chasing the Point
Once "The Point" is established (let's use 8 as our example), the rules for your Pass Line bet completely flip.
If the shooter successfully rolls an 8, the table erupts in cheers! They "Hit the Point."
If the shooter rolls a 7 before they roll the Point (an 8), it is called "Sevening Out."
The entire table groans, because a 7 means every single Pass Line bet instantly loses.
The House Edge on the Pass Line bet is an incredibly low 1.41%, making it one of the absolute best bets in the entire casino.
How to Lower the House Edge to Zero
Once a Point is established, the casino allows you to place an additional wager directly behind your original Pass Line bet (outside the printed line).
The Odds bet is the ONLY bet in the entire casino that carries a 0.00% House Edge.
If the Point is 5 or 9, the true odds are 3 to 2. The Odds bet pays exactly 3 to 2.
To take advantage of this incredible mathematical anomaly, professional players always keep their initial Pass Line bet as low as possible (the table minimum).
Never play Craps without taking Odds. It is the smartest, most mathematically sound decision you can make in any casino on earth.
The Craps Cheat Sheet for Beginners
- The Instant Win/Loss: On the Come-Out, 7/11 Wins. 2/3/12 Loses. Any other number becomes "The Point."
- Phase 2: The rules flip. You now want the shooter to roll the Point number again.
- The Payouts: The Odds bet pays true mathematical odds (2:1 for 4/10, 3:2 for 5/9, 6:5 for 6/8).
- The Golden Rule: Stick to the Pass Line and the Odds. Let the tourists throw their money away in the middle of the table.
The Math of the Dice: Why the 7 Rules the Game
| Dice Total (The Roll) | Number of Ways to Roll It | The Probability (Out of 36) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 or 10 | Only 3 ways each | Hard points to hit, which is why the Odds bet pays a lucrative 2:1. |
| 5 or 9 | Only 4 ways each | Moderate difficulty. The Odds bet pays 3:2. |
| The Craps Paradox | Because a 7 is the most common roll, it is your best friend on the Come-Out, and your worst enemy during the Point phase. | The entire game is built around the mathematical dominance of the number 7. |
You only need to memorize two simple steps: Bet the Pass Line, and Take Odds behind it when the Point is established.
If you roll a massive streak of points, the entire table will literally cheer your name, offering a high you cannot find anywhere else.
Roll the bones, fear the 7, and enjoy the incredible camaraderie of the Craps pit.
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